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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1923
Page
6
A fragmented guide outlines home methods for making pine cough syrup using simple ingredients. It claims pine extract and other elements help soothe throats, with steps suggesting sugar or honey as a base and variations for dosage and timing.
Eastern Ohio miners at the Ohio United Mine Workers convention urge Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad to fix its system. Philip Murray of Steubenville says motive power is broken and the road has few coal cars. He notes over 8,000 miners along the line average only two days of work per week.
Harry G. Files, a popular ticket agent at Union Station, remains in critical condition at Sheltering Arts hospital after an appendicitis operation last Tuesday. He has grown worse, experiencing delirium and near unmanageability. Wilson Carr of 88 Fast State St also underwent appendix surgery at Sheltering Arms hospital Monday evening and was reported as progressing well Tuesday morning.
Ronald Huffman aged 9 of 19 Palmer Street broke his left arm sliding down a school banister at East Side during noon hour. David Hughes aged 15 of 24 West Mulberry Street broke his right arm and dislocated wrist while cranking a Ford truck at Rauch's bakery after school.
Sun day guests and visits populate the region as residents report health updates. Mrs. Mace remains in poor health, several families deal with measles and flu, and a string of guests from Albany, Point Rock, Athens, and nearby towns fill the social calendar. A new N A H A chapter forms in Dexter with officers installed, while a large seedless persimmon grove lease in Knox township signals agricultural activity.
A quirky, fragmented line explores how excess sunshine or lack of O0emShins creates an odd, humorous tension. The snippet hints at wordplay and mood rather than a clear event or person.
Principal ship owners directing trans oceanic routes pledge government cooperation to curb narcotics smuggling by crews. Enhanced on duty surveillance on long voyages from foreign ports will be used. Officials note large drug quantities enter the United States via ship crews and inform operators of illicit importers.
Verna Six was honored with a surprise birthday party Saturday evening for her fourteenth birthday. Nineteen friends gathered at the Six home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Six for games and music followed by a late collation and gift presentation.
Chauncey high school observed a Lincoln birthday program in the chapel with Prof. Bert Thompson in charge. Students presented papers poems and readings about Abraham Lincoln including The Boyhood of Lincoln and Gettysburg Address reflecting on Lincoln s life humanity and history. all enjoyed the program.
Mr and Mrs William Shields and daughter Cleo of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs W J Hines spent Sunday at the home of the former's parents at Burr Oak.
Modoc Tribe No 277 Red Men of Chauncey will install officers at the regular meeting next Thursday evening. Refreshments will follow and a general social time will be enjoyed. All members are urged to be present at this important meeting.
The Loyal Women's class postpones its regular semi monthly meeting as announced in local notices. Members are advised to await new date and time details from organizers.
The article honors Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York a leading authority on women s diseases for over fifty years He developed Doctor Pierce s Favorite Prescription a plant based tonic claimed to ease backache headaches and other common female ailments Advertisers urge sending ten cents for a trial package and to write for free medical advice
The First Christian church gathering at Mrs. John Shafer’s home has been postponed one week as many class members are currently ill.
The revival led by Rev. W. W. Harter continues with growing interest in the city. Several individuals have joined the church. A large audience attended the Sunday men’s meeting and heard a fine sermon by the pastor. The Copeland chorus from the First Methodist of Athens provided afternoon music. All are invited to attend the services.
The Pythian Sisters lodge will attend in a body the revival services at the Methodist church Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Robert Warner and Mrs Boling were guests of relatives in Columbus over the weekend.
Walter Boling brakeman is somewhat improved at home in Athens after a serious illness. Mzra Karns is confined at home on Ellis avenue with the flu.
I C Strausbaugh came back to duty today following a two week absence due to the flu.
Yard Master W. B. Koons was a business visitor in Athens on Monday. Lloyd McCarter of Drakes was the over Sunday guest of Miss Frances Galomb, stenographer in the local yard office.
Mr and Mrs Robert Warner and Mrs Boling and Mrs Roy Pendergrass of this city attended an opera in Nelsonville last Friday evening. Miss Etta Shields of Chauncey is in Columbus visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Leon Fencemecker.
The Methodist church revival continues with strong turnout. Rev How ard preached in the morning service and the men’s meeting in the afternoon was well attended. Six members joined the church, and the week includes activities by the Pythian Sisters, boys and girls, and the Odd Fellows with a women’s meeting scheduled Sunday afternoon.
One rainman was seriously injured and three more slightly hurt when a freight train ran wild down a hill and crashed into another freight standing on a bridge just north of Albany. Two engines and 20 freight cars were piled in heaps on the structure.
Bats emit a vibrating note audible to humans to sense and avoid obstacles. The emitted sound changes when an obstacle is detected, prompting the bat to turn away.
Annie Eliza Townsend Trainer died January 25 1928 at 72 8 20 after a life in the Mt Blanco Ohio area. She was born May 5 1850 to Dr W H Townsend and Maria Townsend, married Hiram D Trainer in 1879 and had five children Mary Belle Emma J Cora and Harry. Surviving relatives include granddaughter Margaret Kelly sister Adaline Dailey brother W H Townsend and many others.
The Children express gratitude to all who assisted during the illness death and burial of their mother with heartfelt appreciation from the family.
A vintage drug advertisement endorses Laxative Brom quinine tablets for prevention against grips and influenza. It notes to choose the Bromo Quinine box signed by E. W. Grove and cautions to ensure you get BROMO.
The Mineral couple, Mr Charles J Hill and Mrs Hill, welcomed a daughter named Alice Joan on February 9. The newborn weighed six pounds.
George Noff Tinger, recently married, is taking dishwashing lessons and now resides in Athens.
William Smart the local car inspector sports a proud mustache as the general business downturn forces Yard Master W B Koons to furlough workers Joe Cline Charles Spearry Walter Roling Glyde McGargisi and C V Karns reducing manpower during a slack period.
S. N. Simpson, chief war inspector, made a business visit to Corning on Saturday to check on wartime operations and discuss oversight with local officials.
Yard master W. D. Hines attended a birthday party at Burr Oak on Sunday, according to local notices.
Charles Bradfield Sr a car repairer in the local yards recently had his mustache removed. Neighbors debate his motive with some saying it signals spring while others call it a ploy to look younger.
New York on February 13 Clifford Cline is jailed on an assault charge after a night out with his fiancee Miss Maria Spence. He gave her a drink of bootleg liquor in an attempt to improve the evening and she fainted. Police detained both and after inquiry the assault was filed. Officials call it a unique case.
Turkish state council summoned at Smyrna to discuss Near East matters. Ismet Pasha shifts from Angora to Smyrna to avoid extremists. Kemal and Ismet favor Lausanne treaty with minor changes, wary of war with Allies. Russian envoy Arloff heads to Smyrna. Gulf of Ismid blocked to warships. Thrace troops move toward Maritza. Allied merchant ships resume Black Sea sailings as tensions ease. Lord Curzon ready to sign Near East treaty as given at Lausanne.
Enarco Japanese Oil promises fast relief for aches pains and strains with a money back guarantee. Physicians endorse its superiority to liniment and it claims to break up chest cold and ease toothache. Available at Cline's Pharmacy Co and other reliable pharmacies. A secret from Japan.
Charles Wolfe, 60, of near Nelsonville, a Key stone mine employee, was arrested by Dry Officer Nash on Monday evening for possessing intoxicating liquor. A pint of corn whiskey and several other bottles were found on his premises. Wolfe pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was released on a $500 bond to await trial.
James Lantz of Trimble was arrested in Jacksonville on a drunkenness charge. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig and was fined 100 dollars plus costs as a habitual offender, facing Dayton workhouse if unpaid.
The Clark family of Medina county has a long record in public service. John L. Clark served as sheriff in 1836 to 1846, his son Francis was treasurer from 1878 to 1882, and Francis’s son F Eugene Clark was recorder from 1911 to 1914.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a quick home cure for colds, claiming it stimulates circulation, warms the blood, and cleanses the intestines. It warns against harsh drugs and notes physicians and druggists recommend the tea for emergency use.
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